How to Make a Healthy Lunch

Last Updated: June 15, 2021

It's too easy to reach for the quick burger and fries on your lunch break. But with some quick prep work and forethought, you can make a more healthy and fulfilling lunch for yourself or for your family. It's a good idea to use lunch as an opportunity to work healthy foods into your diet, keeping yourself in great shape and full throughout the day.

Ingredients

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2 slices of whole grain bread
One or 2 slices of lean white meat
3 pieces of dark green lettuce
One teaspoon of low fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup sliced raw vegetables
3/4 cup berries or one piece of fruit
One small bag of baked chips
Water or low sugar juice

Steps

1
Toast the bread, if desired.
2
Add the mayonnaise, lettuce and meat to the sandwich.

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3
Wash and slice the vegetables.
4
Wash the fruit.
5
Store the sandwich, vegetables and fruit in ziplock bags.
6
Grab a bag of baked chips.
7
Fill a drinking bottle with your liquid of choice.
8
Place everything in a lunch box or insulated lunch bag.
9
Remember to take your lunch to school or work.

Community Q&A

Question

What if I want something small?

Community Answer

In that case, some veggies and protein (like turkey, eggs, etc.) could be a great choice.
Question

What about ham salad, or wraps with ham and lettuce?

Community Answer

Ham salad, if it's store bought, tends to have an excessive amount of salt. So I would say that the wrap with ham and lettuce is healthier.

Warnings

Use caution with sharp kitchen utensils.

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Be careful not to burn the toasting bread.

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